Permit Requirements: Las Vegas vs Paradise

Do I need a permit to operate a short-term rental in Las Vegas?

Yes. Under LVMC Chapter 6.75 you must hold both a City of Las Vegas Business License and a Conditional Use Verification (CUV) issued by the Department of Planning. Both are required before you can accept any booking under 31 nights. The CUV process includes an initial Planning review, a Code Enforcement home inspection, and a second Planning review.

Can I run an Airbnb at a non-primary-residence investment property in Las Vegas?

No. LVMC Chapter 6.75 limits short-term rentals inside the City of Las Vegas to single-family detached homes that are the owner's primary residence, and the owner must occupy the property during each rental. Apartments, condos, ADUs, and investor-owned non-owner-occupied properties are not eligible. Clark County unincorporated areas operate under a separate ordinance with different rules.

Why was my address denied for an STR license?

The most common reason is the 660-foot separation rule and the 2,500-foot resort-corridor buffer. LVMC Chapter 6.75 prohibits issuance within 660 feet of any other licensed STR and within 2,500 feet of any non-restricted gaming property. The city maintains a public STR license map; if your address falls inside either buffer, no new license can be issued, regardless of compliance with all other criteria.

Do I need a permit to list my property on Airbnb in Clark County?

Clark County adopted STR ordinance Chapter 7.100 effective July 1, 2023 under AB 363. 1% housing unit cap (~3,000 permits). 1,000-foot separation between STRs. Only 194 permits issued as of August 2025. Federal court injunction currently blocking enforcement.

What are the short-term rental registration requirements in Clark County?

Cap: 1% of housing (~3,000). Separation: 1,000 ft from other STRs. Hotels: 2,500 ft buffer. Status: Federal injunction active.